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Venice Carnival 2024: The Miraculous Journey of Marco Polo

Discover the Venice Carnival 2024 at Ruzzini Palace!


Discover the Venice Carnival 2024 with the Ruzzini Palace, a unique experience in the heart of the city. From January 27th to February 13th, immerse yourself in the fascinating theme 'To the East... The Miraculous Journey of Marco Polo', with night shows at the Arsenale and traditional Venetian gastronomy. Experience the enchantment of Carnival through the presentation of the 12 Marys on February 3, an unmissable event along the Grand Canal.


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For two weeks between January and February, the city is transformed into an open-air stage, with elaborate masks and traditional costumes becoming the absolute protagonists.

 

Marco Polo's Journey: Central Theme of 2024


The Venice Carnival 2024 stands out for the fascinating theme "To the East... The Miraculous Journey of Marco Polo". This year, the celebration commemorates 700 years since the death of the daring Venetian merchant. The city is transformed into a map of this fantastic journey, animated by shows, music and art from January 27th to February 13th.


Masks and Historical Traditions


One of the emblematic figures of Carnival is the mask, historically rooted to hide identity and social status. Traditional masks such as the Bauta, the Plague Doctor and the Colombina each have their own history linked to the Venetian theater or commedia dell'arte.



Gastronomy and Typical Desserts


The gastronomy during Carnival offers typical Venetian dishes and seasonal desserts such as fritters and galani. These delicious fried dishes covered in powdered sugar are an integral part of the carnival tradition and are an unmissable culinary experience.


Shows and Magic at the Arsenale


The Arsenale will be the stage for a night show on the water, entitled "Terra Incognita. Marco's Mirabolante Voyage". Inspired by "Il Milione", this show will narrate the exploration of unknown worlds in a fantastic way.


Presentation of the 12 Marys and Unique Atmosphere



The first weekend will see the presentation of the 12 Maries of the 2024 Carnival on 3 February, with a parade along the Grand Canal and the announcement of the winners at the La Fenice Theatre.


The enchantment of Venice during Carnival is manifested in the unique atmosphere among the streets and squares of the city, attracting visitors from all over the world eager to live this timeless experience


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